Base for statue (subject unstated) re-erected by Fabius Felix Passifilus Paulinus, prefect of the City. Rome. 450-476.
PROVENANCE AND LOCATION
City:
Roma
Province:
Roma
Region:
Rome (including Ostia and Portus)
Details:
Rome, found during excavations at piazza Madonna di Loreto (site of the Athenaeum)
Current Location:
Rome, at site of the Atheneum at piazza Madonna di Loreto
OBJECT
Object:
Base
Material:
Marble
Re-Use?
Yes
Form:
Rectangular
Height(cm):
116
Width(cm):
77
Depth(cm):
68.5
Language:
Latin
Text Type:
Prose
SUBJECT
Honorand:
Unstated
Position:
Gender:
Unknown
Awarder:
Fabius Felix Passifilus Paulinus, prefect of the City
Position:
Prefects of Rome
DATE
Earliest:
450
Latest :
476
MAIN REFERENCE
Orlandi, S., “Le testimonianze epigrafiche”, Atti del Convegno L’Athenaeum di Adriano. Storia di un edificio dalla fondazione al XVII secolo (Roma, 22 settembre 2011), Rome Forthcoming,
INSCRIPTION
Text:
Fabius Felix Passifilus / Paulinus, v(ir) c(larissimus) et inl(ustris), / praef(ectus) urb(i), / studiis suis.
Trans:
Fabius Felix Passifilus Paulinus, of clarissimus and illustrious rank, prefect of the City, with his special care.
